A place where belly dancers of all proficiencies perform in a friendly, cozy setting. Our periodic “Theme” nights feature interesting variations on middle eastern dance. We meet at:
Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.434.1182
DANCERs interested in performing at Shimmyshowcase, or anyone who would like to be on our email list, contact us at:
Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com

Shimmyshowcase 15th Anniversary Celebration March 17th, 2018

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Now in its 16th year, Shimmyshowcase in Long Beach continues to provide a place where all dancers, regardless of proficiency, can perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance.

Shimmyshowcase encourages all dancers from beginners to seasoned performers to sign up and perform for us! For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~November 20 – Saviya presents Gypsy Magic with her troupe, Tribe Roman Morga and the fabulous Kamar, with special guest musician Richie. This Shimmyshowcase will be lively, colorful, perhaps a bit raucous and definitely a lot of fun so be sure to mark your calendars and join us at Viento y Agua as Shimmyshowcase goes to the gypsies!

November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, Jade, and May will be performing!

December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, and Lee Ali, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia and Ilana.